Detroit Lions head coach Rod Marinelli and general manager Matt Millen talk during special teams practice July 29, 2008.

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Posted by Brian Manzullo
Detroit Free Press Sports Writer

Detroit Lions fans don't remember Matt Millen very fondly. But his football resume boasts more than the 7-plus years he spent as Detroit Lions general manager.

And "A Football Life" will put the spotlight on him Oct. 8 on NFL Network. He is one of a handful of notable football figures from the past and present who will be featured on the weekly show this fall.

Millen was an All-American defensive tackle at Penn State, then played in the NFL for the Oakland/Los Angeles Raiders, San ...